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<p>In this paper, we investigate the pedagogical communication within German Free Evangelical Communities (“Bund Freier evangelischer Gemeinden in Deutschland”, BFeG) from the perspective of social systems theory, focusing on their increasing influence in Germany. We argue that the growth and evolution of these communities are closely linked to their strategic use of communication, particularly in pedagogical contexts. Our comprehensive case study unveils a&#xa0;robust pedagogical framework at the heart of evangelicalism, often advocating specific ideological positions on gender, sexual identities, and violence. However, these positions significantly diverge from the democratic, legal, and scientifically informed views prevalent in modern society. Paradoxically, they attempt to assimilate modern, democratic worldviews. Our examination sheds light on the intricate ways in which evangelical communities navigate and adapt to societal changes, illustrating a&#xa0;form of immunization that wrestles with internal paradoxes while responding to external societal challenges.</p>

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The pedagogy of evangelicalism: A social systems-theoretical perspective on German free evangelical communities

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    2025年6月23日

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  • Mario S. Staller,
  • Swen Koerner,
  • Anne Kramer

摘要

In this paper, we investigate the pedagogical communication within German Free Evangelical Communities (“Bund Freier evangelischer Gemeinden in Deutschland”, BFeG) from the perspective of social systems theory, focusing on their increasing influence in Germany. We argue that the growth and evolution of these communities are closely linked to their strategic use of communication, particularly in pedagogical contexts. Our comprehensive case study unveils a robust pedagogical framework at the heart of evangelicalism, often advocating specific ideological positions on gender, sexual identities, and violence. However, these positions significantly diverge from the democratic, legal, and scientifically informed views prevalent in modern society. Paradoxically, they attempt to assimilate modern, democratic worldviews. Our examination sheds light on the intricate ways in which evangelical communities navigate and adapt to societal changes, illustrating a form of immunization that wrestles with internal paradoxes while responding to external societal challenges.